New Libretto, after Hans Christian Andersens fairy tales "The Little Mermaid
Music: Hans Werner Henze
Choreography and Staging: John Neumeier
Set and Costumes: Yannis Kokkos
PREMIERE by Frederick Ashton:
The Royal Ballet, Covent Garden, London, October, 27, 1958
PREMIERE IN HAMBURG by John Neumeier:
Hamburg Ballet, June 5, 1994
ORIGINAL CAST:
Ondine: Gigi Hyatt
Hans: Janusz Mazon
The See Witch: Gamal Gouda
Beatrice: Bettina Beckmann
IN THE REPERTORY:
Ballett der Deutschen Oper
